Mark: ArtWorks still struggling with identity;
uncertainty about non-profit status; need to be able to
hire someone; REDC had a grant opportunity that would
fund a staff position - only non-profits can apply.
ArtWorks could have a board of directors that handles
things like fund-raising, etc.

Hobofest - non-profit under umbrella of Adk Sustainable
Communities

Mark: the Arts, as a whole in SL, need to work closer
together; many boards. Michelle Hannon suggested a
single, supervisory board for all the arts entities -
like the corporate world.

If ArtWorks folds, SL would continue to have galleries
and events - but the collaboration and organization may
end.

We have money in the bank - hire someone? obtain
not-for-profit status? use as seed money for grants

Peter attended the meeting with the NYSCA rep in August.
Lisa Robb. Said there are many communities in NY that
believe in the arts.

Mark: let’s hire a lawyer and get the not-for-profit
status so we can apply for the grants. Mark could
contact Amy.

Kent: we all have our own inbred group of supporters -
we all should be reaching out to the general population
and cultivating interest from the whole community for
the arts. ArtWalks and Hobofest do a lot to attract a
broader audience. One way to do that is through kids.

Actions

should we create a board - get help running
ArtWorks?

is ArtWorks still needed - could the galleries and
theatre, etc. maintain the “arts reputation” for
Saranac Lake without our coordination efforts?

could the art collaborators group play a larger
role?

Plans were made to have an Annual Meeting, create an
online survey for member in-put, and to plan a
facilitated retreat to determine the future of ArtWorks.